Lime
August 05, 2006

Limon Tahiti is a variety of vigorous trees with an abundant production that comes from the species Citrus aurantifolia. It is not a real lime but belongs to a variety of the botanical classification of acid limes. The stem and the branches have short and strong thorns. The buds are of a purple color. The leaves do not have wings and have a smell of lemon. The flowers are solitary, or in small clusters, with flowering more or less continuous, since it is the most tropical citric next to the grapefruit.

The fruit is round and slightly oval, between 5 to 7 cm large and 4 to 6 cm in diameter. The skin is green or dark green when ripe and changes to yellow when it is over ripe. The skin is fine and the pulp does not contain seeds. The fruit weighs between 50 to 100 gr. Lime is a strong tasting fruit which can enhance the taste of drinks and other food. Limes are characterized for their high vitamin C content and citric acid. They also possess vitamin A, B, folic acid and minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphor, iron, sulfur, silicon and chlorine.

 

This fruit is probably one of the most used in the kitchen and the alternative uses are more diversified. In addition to having a strong taste, the lime stands out because of it ´s fragrance and properties like bleaching and disguiser of smells. Slices or halves of lime are used to decorate a variety of dishes. The Tahiti lime is consumed in juices and a variety of drinks. Slices of lime are added to soft drinks, non sparkling drinks and those containing alcohol, for it ´s color, fragrance and taste. It is used to marinate fish and meat and to season various dishes, also, in jams and deserts.

 

NUTRICIONAL COMPOSITION

 

Component

In a portion of 100 grams eatable

Humidity

90 %

Sodium

2 mg

Potassium

140 mg

Calcium

26 mg

Phosphor

18 mg

Iron

0,6 mg

Vitamin B1

0,04 mg

Vitamin B2

0,02 mg

Vitamin B3

0,1 mg

Vitamin C

52 mg

Vitamin A

25 UI

Calories

30


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Lime fruit, and particularly their juice, are used in beverages, such as limeade (akin to lemonade). Alcoholic drinks prepared with limes include cocktails such as the gin and tonic, margarita, mojito, and Cuba libre, as well as many drinks that may be garnished with a thin slice of the fruit or corkscrew strip of the peel (twist). One customary consumption of tequila is in shots accompanied by lime wedges and salt. Beer is often served with limes in Mexico, as well as some other countries. Lime juice is also used in commercial soft drinks.

In cooking, lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. Perhaps most famously, it is used in Key lime pie. It is also used for its pickling properties in ceviche. Additionally, the leaves of the Kaffir lime are used in Southeast Asian cuisine. The use of dried limes as a flavouring is typical of Persian cuisine.